Behind the scenes of our new program
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So many places, so little time

On location at San Xavier del Bac

Our Director, Bill and camera man, Chris sizing things up for the shoot.

Father Barnufskey, our host at San Xavier del Bac explains some of the history of the mission to señor Morris, the crew and cast.

Showtime! Emily is señor Morris' oldest child and a great help with our dialogues.

Warren, our sound man capturing every move (and word) of our teacher.

Bill directing the shoot in sunny Tucson, Arizona.

Recording audio at KNAU

Our friend, Dave at KNAU checking the audio levels of señor Morris.

Getting funky in the recording studio.

Julie, our graphic designer, Jake, our creative director,
and señor Morris at KNAU's recording studio.

Recording on the set at NAU

Camera man, Ethan waiting for the word to begin shooting on the chroma key set.

Getting 'spruced up' for taping with the help of our floor director, Anne.

Hey? Is that breast plate on backwards?

Wes, our executive director having fun with Pancho's sombrero on the set.

Looking through the set window at the cameras and chroma key set.

El mariachi warming up.

Gaucho from Paraguay tuning up his guitar.

Whose name is on the poster? Why it's señor Morris.

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San Xavier del Bac is located outside Tucson, Arizona. It was originally built from 1783–1797. It is still a functioning mission that holds services every week.
Most all of the audio recordings for our animations were recorded here. KNAU is a National Public Radio station located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
First we tape señor Morris on the chroma key background, then we place him in exotic locations around the world for the program.
This poster was purchased at a bull fighting arena when señor Morris and his family visited Spain.


If you want more information, contact us at
educacion.espanola@nau.edu